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THE father of Stephen Lawrence has criticised a decision to exhume his son’s body to return it to the UK for reburial.

Stephen, 18, was buried in Jamaica following his murder at the hands of a racist gang in South East London in April 1993.

Stephen Lawrence's father has criticised a decision to exhume his son’s body to return it to the UK for reburial
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Stephen Lawrence's father has criticised a decision to exhume his son’s body to return it to the UK for reburialCredit: PA:Press Association
Dr Lawrence said: 'He was at peace in Jamaica and has now been disturbed and taken away'
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Dr Lawrence said: 'He was at peace in Jamaica and has now been disturbed and taken away'Credit: Times Media Ltd

Mum Baroness Doreen Lawrence said this week the family had decided to “bring Stephen home”.

But her ex-husband Neville claims he was not informed and only found out when he saw footage of the damage done to Stephen’s resting place.

Dr Lawrence said: “He was at peace in Jamaica and has now been disturbed and taken away.

“I am appalled that my son’s grave has been vandalised in this way and left in such a mess.”

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But he added: “I am confident, regardless of the decisions made without my knowledge and consent, that Stephen’s legacy will be sustained.

“I would not take my son back to the place where he was murdered.”

My son Stephen Lawrence's killer is living in luxury in jail and taking selfies - he's living a better life than me
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